2001 Lexus IS 300 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 15%of 27 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 118,426miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the suspension of the 2001 Lexus IS 300, 15% of the 27 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 118,426 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I purchased a car from a dealer in malden I heard a sound that was not familiar to me and requested the dealer check it as I had just picked up the vehicle. I made several calls and was told the dealer was with a customer or busy. On march 1, 2011 I took the vehicle to get inspected in stoughton and received a report with a passing grade. Regardless I still heard the sound and elected to drive to the dealership on march 2, 2011. The dealer was too busy that day and it was arranged for me to return on march 9 of the following week. …”
NHTSA complaint #10390253, filed 2011-03, 118,426 miles“As the original owner of this make/model I have noticed that it goes through tires like not other call I have ever known. I am lucky to get 10-12k miles from a set of tires. In the time I have owned this vehicle I have had to purchase multiple tire sets as well as a lifetime alignment duet to the excessive wear on the tires, this wear is on the inner portion of the front tires. I have been told it is the camber portion of the suspension that causes this. I am a model driver who takes all precautions in the care of my vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10434917, filed 2011-11“Passenger side control arm made tapping sound. Took to park place Lexus, plano tx - car is under warranty so they replaced for free. They told me that a rubber grommet/gasket was missing and that metal had rubbed metal until severe rust developed. Only about 1 months later the noise is back and even more frequent than before with its pek pop tik tap . Also the suspension has a tremendous vibration in it, whenever I travel over the slightest crack in the pavement - it feels like something is partially attached and shacking from the change in surface. Its a very heavy and sudden thumping. …”
NHTSA complaint #10100654, filed 2004-11Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Lexus IS 300
5 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Lexus IS 300
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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